Result: This was exactly the result the Charlotte Hornets had to be hoping for when they acquired eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard this past offseason. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year also showcased his offensive game on Oct. 20 in Charlotte, scoring 20 points to go with 15 rebounds as the Hornets came away with a 109-91 victory in their 2017 Home Opener against Atlanta. Kemba Walker finished with a game-high 26 points and Frank Kaminsky chipped in 21 on the way to the win.
Turning Point: After seemingly sleepwalking through the first two-and-a-half quarters of basketball, the Hornets woke up midway through the third quarter led by the tandem of Dwight Howard and Kemba Walker.